Some of you out there may already follow Tim Ferriss or have read one of this books/blogs. A podcast we found interesting was his interview with Adam Grant (an organisational psychologist).
Some of the learnings we took away were:
Tip 1 – Be emotionally stronger and more proactive in receiving feedback Continue reading
Dr David Eagleman (brain scientist) said:
‘For people to be successfully creative they need to take in their inputs and mix it, blend and put out new things. But there is a sweet spot between the novel and the familiar to be successful. This applies from visual artists to scientists’ Continue reading
Reflecting on conversations we’re having with individuals and organisations on their journeys, we’ve noticed three possible stages of change.
With millions of people across the world working from home, many may be struggling to stay motivated and achieve their goals. GoGoDone is a way to connect with others, maintain accountability and therefore enhance productivity. Continue reading
Written by Mo Ali, Programmes Director
I’m Asian and I thought I’d never have to ask the question above! Taking the past few weeks into consideration, I’ve been asking myself:
‘Am I actually anti-racist’? Continue reading
Featuring 5 easy-to-follow guidelines to avoid contracting and spreading COVID-19, you can use the poster to support your organisation’s coronavirus health messaging. The text is short and can be easily translated into different languages. The text highlighted yellow indicates the information or image that needs to be inserted into the poster. There is a Powerpoint version and an InDesign version. Please contact info@aidworks.org.uk for a copy of the InDesign version. Please share widely!
Does your aid organisation need help designing fresh comms materials during the COVID-19 outbreak? Our super talented designer Emma can help! Emma is currently offering her services FREE of charge to help organisations communicate effectively and achieve their aims. Continue reading
Aid sector firms and NGOs are increasingly turning to consultants for short term support. We are frequently asked for basic consultancy tools to help those starting out as a consultant for a first time. Download our first set of free tools below. Please share widely! Continue reading
The challenge:
Today, more than 136 million people around the world live in areas experiencing humanitarian crises; millions of these people are unreachable by traditional humanitarian aid delivery (USAID). 30 of the biggest donors and aid organisations have recently signed ‘The Grand Bargain’ agreement to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of humanitarian action. Donors are looking for innovation and creative ways to improve the delivery of goods and services to alleviate the growing need. Continue reading
When you’re sitting in your UK office on a rainy day, working on a report or spreadsheet, it can be difficult to appreciate the crucial role that you are playing in helping the world’s poorest. How do you help all your staff – from finance to fundraising; IT to HR; programmes to policy – to understand and feel part of your overseas work?
That’s just what Aid Works helped Care International UK to do in our interactive, fast-paced and fun simulation for over 120 staff in central London. Continue reading